Table toppers The Blaze will face bottom-ranked Essex in match no. 17 of the Women’s One Day Cup 2025 on May 6, 2025. The game is scheduled to be played at Haslegrave Ground, Loughborough, starting at 3:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Notably, The Blaze have bounced back from a losing start to their campaign, securing three consecutive wins. On the other hand, Essex ended their streak of three straight losses with a win in their most recent outing.
Squads:
The Blaze
Kirstie Gordon (C), Grace Ballinger, Sarah Glenn, Georgie Boyce, Josie Groves, Cassidy McCarthy, Lucy Higham, Sarah Bryce, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Tammy Beaumont, Kathryn Bryce, Prisha Thanawala, Charley Phillips, Marie Kelly, Michaela Kirk, Ella Claridge, Georgia Elwiss, Amy Jones, Olivia Baker, Amy Wheeler, Scarlett Hughes, Heather Graham, Orla Prendergast
Essex Women
Grace Scrivens (C), Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones, Amara Carr, Kelly Castle, Kate Coppack, Ariana Dowse, Jo Gardner, Eva Gray, Jodi Grewcock, Cordelia Griffith, Esmae MacGregor, Lissy Macleod, Abta Maqsood, Flo Miller, Sophie Munro, Sophia Smale
Players to watch out:
Tammy Beaumont
A right-handed wicket keeper batter, Beaumont has been one of the key batters in the Blaze line-up. A ton in the last game against the Hampshire Women has helped her get immense confidence and boosted the Blaze lineup. Beaumont has been consistent enough throughout the tournament.
Kathryn Bryce
Kathryn Bryce has been a consistent run getter and wicket taker for the Blaze with the bat and ball. A crafty all-rounder who brings so much value into this side is definitely someone to watch out for. Bryce has had a few 50+ scores and a fifer as well in her previous outing in this tournament.
Grace Scrivens
A batter with consistent quick starts at the top of the order for the Essex Women is someone to watch out for. Scrivens has had a few good knocks in her previous outings and looks absolutely confident and graceful while batting for the side. Banking on Scrivens to reach a three-figure mark in the coming games.
Abtaha Maqsood
This Scotswoman leggie has been impressive with the ball during her spells in the tournament so far. Maqsood has a variety of deliveries to trouble the batters on the other end. Maqsood brings in so much value into this side being a prominent spinner in the side.
Pitch:
The Haslegrave Ground in Loughborough, England, is known for its fast, bouncy pitches, which are considered “un-English”. The ground, located on the Loughborough University campus, features both artificial and grass pitches. These pitches are known for providing challenging conditions for batters and favoring pace bowlers.
Weather:
Expect rain interruptions and delays with showers on the radar only during the first few hours of the game. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 14°C, with clouds covering around 88%. The weather will gradually improve as the day goes on.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Grace Scrivens, Tammy Beaumont, Cordelia Griffith, Kathryn Bryce, Sarah Bryce, Eva Gray, Jodi Grewcock, Abtaha Maqsood, Charley Phillips, Grace Ballinger
Match details:
Date – May 6, 2025
Time – 3:30 PM IST
Venue – Haslegrave Ground Loughborough, England
Broadcast – A YouTube live-stream link to the game will be made available.
